Twitter explodes as Arsenal kick-off new season with hard-fought 2-0 win over Crystal Palace - title × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football EPL 2022-23 News Twitter explodes as Arsenal kick-off new season with hard-fought 2-0 win over Crystal Palace - title By Jack Spedding Modified 06 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Arsenal fans delighted by opening day victory over Crystal Palace The new-look Arsenal side secured an impressive 2-0 victory at Crystal Palace in their opening Premier League game of the season at Selhurst Park on August 5. The Gunners got off to an electric start and created the first real opportunity of the clash after an incredible run from new signing Gabriel Jesus. However, his effort was blocked before Gabriel Martinelli screwed a simple chance horribly wide. Fellow new signing Oleksandr Zinchenko had a decent effort on target parried away shortly after. Mikel Arteta's side dominated much of the play throughout the first period. They eventually took the lead when Martinelli poked home following some abysmal Palace defending from a corner. Zinchenko, whose header set up the goal in the 20th minute, enjoyed an excellent first half for his new team. The Athletic UK@TheAthleticUK Gabriel Martinelli has scored the first goal of the new Premier League season. He finishes off a brilliant corner routine and Mikel Arteta's side have a deserved lead. @SkySportsPL14914 Gabriel Martinelli has scored the first goal of the new Premier League season. He finishes off a brilliant corner routine and Mikel Arteta's side have a deserved lead. @SkySportsPLhttps://t.co/J6wYfem5je Despite a few shaky moments, including some poor kicks from goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, the Gunners took a deserved lead into the break. However, their efforts were tainted somewhat by a blatant dive from Granit Xhaka near the end of the half. It earned the much-maligned midfielder a booking. James Olley@JamesOlleyHT 0-1 #afc Arsenal controlled the majority of that half, Saliba standing out, Saka tracking back well. Arteta will be encouraged by how compact they were at the back and threatening going forward - but warning signs in the way Palace began to rally as the half closed.776HT 0-1 #afc Arsenal controlled the majority of that half, Saliba standing out, Saka tracking back well. Arteta will be encouraged by how compact they were at the back and threatening going forward - but warning signs in the way Palace began to rally as the half closed. Arsenal secure impressive opening day away victory after weathering Selhurst Park storm The hosts improved early in the second half. Ramsdale was forced into a smart one-on-one save from Eberechi Eze, following some sloppy play from Ben White. Patrick Vieira's side were well on top towards the end of the clash but were ultimately unable to find a breakthrough against a stubborn Arsenal backline. Bukayo Saka's deadly whipped cross was turned into his own net by Marc Guehi five minutes from time. It was enough to secure an impressive away win on the opening day. Arsenal@ArsenalFirst game. First win. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! 211635901First game. First win. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! Jesus caused all sorts of carnage throughout the game with his high-press from the centre-forward role, as he looked as though he had something to prove. He won all of his dribble attempts (6) and eight of his 16 attempted ground duels. The 25-year-old was often left on the bench by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but now looks set for a full season as Arsenal's first-choice number nine. Meanwhile, William Saliba was also immense in his first Premier League appearance for the club, three years after the 21-year-old initially signed. Big things are expected of the French international centre-back this season. He won the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award last term on-loan at Marseille. Saliba was named Man of the Match on his competitive debut for the club. His performance dominated much of the chat among Arsenal fans following the final whistle. Here is a selection of the best Twitter reactions, with Gunners fans generally delighted by the victory over their London rivals: Neil Symington@NeilSymingtonWhat a player this fella is.. #afc1What a player this fella is.. #afc https://t.co/USf0NKBXH0 Mark Mann-Bryans@MarkyMBryansCan someone check on Ramsdale's dad..?92065Can someone check on Ramsdale's dad..? Duncan Alexander@oilysailorGranit Xhaka booked in the opening game of the season in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022. The game needs specialists.1008128Granit Xhaka booked in the opening game of the season in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022. The game needs specialists. Richard Jolly @RichJollyThe dream of Granit Xhaka getting 100% of the yellow cards shown in the Premier League this season dies.931The dream of Granit Xhaka getting 100% of the yellow cards shown in the Premier League this season dies. BBC Sport@BBCSportMartin Odegaard tried passing it here #CRYARS56756Martin Odegaard tried passing it here #CRYARS https://t.co/hKKQlLiKws Paddy Power@paddypower‘Right guys. Close your eyes, rub your hands and imagine yourself not bottling it in the last 10 minutes.’535‘Right guys. Close your eyes, rub your hands and imagine yourself not bottling it in the last 10 minutes.’ https://t.co/wb75ZEicNR Pranav Harichand@PranavHarichandGabriel Jesus is going to be so good for arsenal1Gabriel Jesus is going to be so good for arsenal Tim Worrall@musotim@Grov_esy Never easy watching Arsenal- oh, except the Everton game at the end of last season. We were chilled then.@Grov_esy Never easy watching Arsenal- oh, except the Everton game at the end of last season. We were chilled then. H@HHobbs97William Saliba is the real dealWilliam Saliba is the real deal Dannie_@GanyoBi__Saliba came back prepared #ARSCRYSaliba came back prepared #ARSCRY sambi, lokonga.@BlackHopJoshSaliba and Gabriel Jesus levels above everyone else, water is fucking wet manSaliba and Gabriel Jesus levels above everyone else, water is fucking wet man @10Cj__@Arsenal Top of the Leauge 12@Arsenal Top of the Leauge Yasuke@Yasuke1886@Arsenal372@Arsenal https://t.co/Ssat4Dn9Bn Todays Prediction@todays_tipzGabriel Jesus making fantasy premier league managers rethink our option. A fraudGabriel Jesus making fantasy premier league managers rethink our option. A fraud GBTully For PM @GBTully42Gabriel Jesus has shown less life than Jesus tonight#PremierLeagueGabriel Jesus has shown less life than Jesus tonight#PremierLeague AFCTALK@AFCTalk0William Saliba is a special footballer. Unbelievable defender.1576William Saliba is a special footballer. Unbelievable defender. Mohamed Khalid@theokhalidMartin #Ødegaard You need to think of the number 13 in your game!@Arsenal @Epl #Arsenal1Martin #Ødegaard You need to think of the number 13 in your game!@Arsenal @Epl #Arsenal https://t.co/AaLQlDbhpL @That_Clown??@Kipkorir_Brian_Me waiting for G.Jesus to score after I tripple capatained him42Me waiting for G.Jesus to score after I tripple capatained him https://t.co/jBzcYT8obQ liam ?@liamperry2kkGabriel and Ramsdale are going to be the reason I go bald at 252Gabriel and Ramsdale are going to be the reason I go bald at 25 Troll Football@TrollFootballXhaka should be in Birmingham playing Diving in the Commonwealth games and not in London playing football.2435218Xhaka should be in Birmingham playing Diving in the Commonwealth games and not in London playing football. https://t.co/9h0gBC9VN3 luca@pacpfcittipre season really hasn’t helped us. separating into two squads has really affected our team building and it’s really showing tonight #cpfc2pre season really hasn’t helped us. separating into two squads has really affected our team building and it’s really showing tonight #cpfc Footymemes.21@footymemes21Arsenal players in FPL today#CRYARS2Arsenal players in FPL today#CRYARS https://t.co/l6bRiqwxjEDubois@CFCDUBoisStunning finish from Guehi and they say Cobham is dead98280Stunning finish from Guehi and they say Cobham is dead Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! 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